IE
Stay up to date with the latest insights from the world of psychology and mental health. The Private Therapy Clinic blog explores psychological concepts, therapeutic approaches, and human behaviour, offering expert analysis and practical advice.
Our articles and videos, created by renowned psychologist Dr Becky Spelman and our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists, provide valuable guidance on a range of mental health topics. Whether you’re looking for expert opinions, research-backed strategies, or everyday wellbeing tips, you’ll find it all here.
You have rested. You have taken time off. You have cancelled plans, stayed in bed, said no to things. And you still cannot get back to yourself. That is not a failure of effort. It is what ADHD burnout actually does. What Is ADHD Burnout? ADHD burnout is a state of profound exhaustion, reduced functioning, […]
What are the 4 main types of introverts Personality researchers, including psychologist Jonathan Cheek, have described four main types of introverts: Social introverts, who enjoy people but need time alone...
In my clinical experience, questions about a possible link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcissism are becoming increasingly common. They often come from people trying to make sense of challenging...
Emotionally shut off that’s how many see those labeled with Schizoid Personality Disorder. Yet quietness isn’t emptiness; behind still expressions lies a mind built on survival, not coldness. Removed from others?...
Key Takeaways on Body Doubling Body doubling means doing a task while someone else is present, either in person or online. The other person is not there to help as...
Strange thoughts shape how some people see the world trust feels impossible, even when there’s no reason to doubt. A single remark, meant kindly, can sound like an insult to...
Most folks imagine narcissists as loud, bragging types who clearly put themselves first. Yet a subtler version slips through unnoticed by the so-called nice guy with narcissistic traits, just as...
If you live with ADHD, you know there’s a storm inside. A tension, a restlessness, a pressure that migrates through your limbs. It doesn’t stay quietly in your mind. It...
Introduction: When Disorganisation Feels Like Turning Chaos into Routine Disorganisation is often what people see first when they think of ADHD: messy desks, missed meetings, piles of “stuff,” forgetting where...
Introduction: When ADHD and Relationships Collide Relationships are complicated for everyone — but when ADHD enters the picture, things often become more intense. Many people don’t realise how deeply ADHD...
Burnout has long been a risk for high-achieving professionals, but in 2025, it’s becoming more common and more intense. A combination of post-pandemic work culture, remote work fatigue, economic uncertainty,...
